"A cerebral, sensitive musician who brings great depth to his playing and to his innovative intricately-layered arrangements."
Professor Carol Swanson
"El McMeen is a virtuoso player."
NY Daily News
"El McMeen is one of the most accomplished solo guitar performers in the country."
Metronome Magazine
"El's guitar renderings, almost spiritual in nature, are touching and sweet, ethereal and magical all at the simplest bending of a note or picking of a chord."
Metronome Magazine
"Internationally acclaimed acoustic guitarist El McMeen is listed among the "100 Greatest Acoustic Guitarists"."
DigitalDreamDoor
"El McMeen's music is unbridled acoustic beauty."
Guitar Player Magazine